Shopping in Fiji is one of the most favorite activities of the tourists who all visit this place. Shopping in Fiji involves buying different types of jewelry, garments and other lucrative products.Shopping in Fiji is quite cheap and most of the products are made locally. The favorite items are the filigree jewelry, woodcarvings (such as kava bowls), polished coconut shells, woven work (such as mats, coasters, hats, fans and trays), tapa cloth and pearls. Bargaining is not encouraged although some shopkeepers give discount on large purchases. Duty-free items are available in the market and mainly include crystal electrical goods, pewter and porcelain.

The shopping hours are from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening while the shops are mostly open on weekdays. On Saturdays the shops are open from 8 in the morning to 1 pm in the afternoon. Marketing in Fiji can be done in Fijian dollars. Notes and coins of various denominations are found.Shopping and buying in Fiji is very easy as many types of cards are acceptable in this place. The main cards that are accepted are American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, tourists are advised to take traveler's cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling. This makes shopping in Fiji much easier. Bargaining is not the norm in shops.

Fiji shopping also involves the purchase of local items like jewelry, bags made from flax, and masks and bowls made of wooden carvings. The local markets sell different musical instruments such as drums and guitars.Shopping in Fiji also involves purchasing goods from local markets. One such market is located in the centre of Lautoka. In this market, fresh vegetables and fruits are available. Different types of spices and kava are also available here. The market in Suva is also famous for fresh vegetables, fish and spices.

Marketing in Fiji is never complete without the purchase of Sulu or the Sarong which can be bought from Suva, the capital of Fiji. The Suva markets are also famous for the textile shops. The Flea market is famous for the silk garments.

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